Through out my life I was surrounded by alcohol, drugs and violence. I took that negative energy and turned it around to benifit me. I saw everyone around me fail, and all I wanted was success. I worked and stayed in many homes, just managing to get through school. I have gained total independence at the age 19 all because of others addictions. I do not judge nor look down on those with dependecy problems. I share there pain, because it is an illness. I plan on taking my experiences and turning them into a career. I plan on becoming a psychologist and help my loved ones and many others overcome addiction. I am so thankful for my struggles because without them, I'd be no one.